All the good little boils and ghouls were out and about on Halloween night, making the most of the chilly fall weather. Scores of trick-or-treaters descended upon the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre for the Trunk-or-Treat festivities that took place from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Individuals, businesses and […]
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Kathy Loney, below, helps a local resident to find winter gear for her family during the annual Coat Drive and Giveaway, being held all this week at the Volunteer Bureau. The Centre, located at 140 4th Street West in Fort Frances, will be open daily from 11 a.m. to 3 […]
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Rod Davis of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 29, helps raise the poppy flag at the civic centre Friday, Oct. 29. The legion has launched its annual poppy campaign leading up to Remembrance Day on Nov. 11. Poppies are available at various locations around town, with all funds providing financial […]
Students with the Fort Frances Muskie Theatre took part in dress rehearsals this week for their Halloween production of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. The production opens to the public at the Townsend Theatre, October 28, 29 and 30. Curtains go up at 7 p.m. General admission is $7, or […]
Peyton Dolyny placed first place in the Junior Girls race at last weekend’s track and field meet. The event was the last of the year, with several schools gathering near Fort Frances to take part. For more photos and the standings, see B8. – Allan Bradbury photo
Townspeople gather to tell the tale of Sleepy Hollow and the mythical Headless Horseman in the Fort High Muskie Theatre production of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” by John Heimbuch, based on the classic tale by Washington Irving. The play is set to run at the Townshend Theatre from Thursday, […]
Just because the weather is turning colder doesn’t mean residents at Riverside Health Care’s Long-Term Care facilities at Rainy River Health Centre and Emo Health Centre are any less busy. The changing season means plenty of activities to do and jobs to be done. Below left, Deb and Brad Dixon […]
Fall was definitely in the air, but that didn’t stop the vendors, makers and public from turning out to Emo Feeds’ Fall Market event on Saturday, October 23. Held from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m., the event featured plenty of market staples like fresh bread and pastries – not to […]
The weather is getting colder and at Best for Kitty, we are getting more and more requests to take in cats. Sadly, sometimes we have to say “No”. To be acceptable to us, a cat must be domesticated enough to be placed in a home. We do not have a […]
After months of watching the flurry of construction, the former A&W building took a leap forward with new signage, revealing the site as a new Pizza Hut. The eatery is located beside the town’s former Pizza Hut location, which has since been transformed into Carl’s Eatery, and now Neighbours Modern […]
Fishing buddies Daniel Laevens Sr and Jr made the most of the beautiful fall weather with a fall fishing trip late last month. The family day out was a success, with plenty of great fish and great memories. – Submitted photo
The Fort Frances High Muskies wrapped up their season yesterday with a regional meet with races against teams from Atikokan, Dryden and Kenora. Teams would usually be heading to NWOSSAA finals around this time but they have been cancelled due to the ongoing pandemic. -Allan Bradbury Photo
